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A Guide to Programs and Services for Seniors in Ontario
A Guide to Programs and Services for Seniors in Ontario aims to bring together into one resource the wealth of programs and services provided to Ontario seniors by the government, as well as by community organizations and service providers.
Source: Government of Ontario. Ontario Seniors' Secretariat

Advance Care Planning Guide
The government of Ontario has produced the Guide to Advance Care Planning as part of Ontario's Strategy for Alzheimer Disease and Related Dementias. It provides valuable information for seniors on making choices about personal care including health care (treatment and services), food, living arrangements and housing, clothing, hygiene and safety.
Source: Ontario Seniors Secretariat

Better Living Health
Better Living Health and Community Services (previously the Don Mills Foundation for Seniors) has been providing programs and services to support individuals, families and communities in living healthy, happy and independently.

City of Ottawa - Services for Seniors
This site provides useful information on the various services the City of Ottawa offers our seniors.
Source: City of Ottawa

Kanata Seniors Council Inc.
The Council is comprised of seniors who petitioned for a Federal Charter to establish the Kanata Seniors Council as a full legal entity capable of handling business activities, purchasing items as required and eventually run the Seniors' Centre which we helped to build.

Ontario Association of Non-Profit Homes and Services for Seniors (<abbr>OANHSS</abbr>)
<abbr>OANHSS</abbr> is a provincial, non-profit organization representing long term care facilities, seniors housing, and community agencies that provide care and services on a not-for-profit basis.

Ontario Drug Benefit Program (<abbr>ODB</abbr>) Once you Turn 65
Through the Ontario Drug Benefit (<abbr title="Ontario Drug Benefit">ODB</abbr>) Program, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care covers most of the cost of over 3,000 prescription drug products listed in the <abbr>ODB</abbr> Formulary, in addition to a number of limited-use drug products, nutrition and diabetic testing products. As long as they have a valid Ontario Health Card, seniors turning 65 years of age are automatically entitled to receive benefits under the <abbr>ODB</abbr> program, and do not need to apply for coverage.
Source: Government of Ontario

Ontario Seniors Secretariat - Consumer Information and Protection
As a part of the Ontario Seniors Guide to Services and Program, this site provides comprehensive information for consumers and offers resources for protection.

Ontario Seniors' Secretariat
Provides access to a variety of information of interest to seniors, their families and those who work with seniors.
Source: Ontario Seniors Secretariat

Ontario Seniors' Secretariat: Finances
The Guide offers comprehensive information and contact information on related issues of tax including preparing your tax return, tax credits available and other resources

Ontario Seniors' Secretariat: Legal Matters, Human Rights and End of Life
As a part of the Ontario Seniors' Guide to Services and Programs, this site offers comprehensive information concerning legal matters including human rights and end of life matters.

Ontario Seniors' Secretariat: Seniors' Guide - Housing
As a part of the Ontario Seniors Guide to Services and Program, this site provides comprehensive information on housing.

Ontario Seniors' Secretariat: Seniors' Guide - Long-Term Care
A comprehensive resource of Long-Term Care options for Ontario Seniors

Ontario's Strategy for Alzheimer Disease and Related Dementias
The Alzheimer strategy is a 10-point action plan designed to better meet the needs of Ontarians with Alzheimer Disease and related dementias, as well as the needs of their caregivers and families.

Property Tax Relief for Low-Income Seniors and Low-Income Persons with Disabilities
Low-income seniors and low-income persons with disabilities who own residential property may be eligible to receive relief from property tax increases that resulted from assessment reform.

Senior Homeowners' Property Tax Grant
This is an annual amount provided to help offset property taxes for seniors with low to middle incomes who own their own homes.
Source: Ministry of Revenue. Government of Ontario

Seniors' Care : Home, Community and Residential Care Services for Seniors
There are many different kinds of services that help seniors maintain their health and independence. If you or a loved one need care, a variety of options, many government-funded, are available
Source: Government of Ontario

Seniors' Care : Homemaking
To help you maintain a safe and comfortable home, homemaking services can assist you with routine household activities including menu planning and meal preparation, shopping, light housecleaning and laundry, and paying bills or banking.
Source: Government of Ontario. Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.

Seniors' Care : Residences Offering Care
In Ontario, three main types of residential settings provide both accommodation and care for seniors : Supportive Housing, Retirement Homes, and Long-Term Care Facilities. Each setting offers different types of accommodations and varying levels of service. Assess your personal situation and compare your needs with the amenities and services offered by each setting.
Source: Government of Ontario. Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.

Seniors' Care : Supportive Housing
Supportive Housing is designed for people who only need minimal to moderate care -- such as homemaking or personal care and support -- to live independently. Accommodations usually consist of rental units within an apartment building. In a few cases, the accommodation is a small group residence.
Source: Government of Ontario. Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care

Seniors' Care - Who do I contact for information?
Community Care Access Centres (CCACs) are local agencies that provide information about care options in your area.
Source: Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care

Seniors' Info
Seniors' Info has been created to provide ready access to information and services delivered by all levels of government and community-based agencies serving older adults. It is our pleasure to bring this first gateway to information and services to the citizens.
Source: Seniors' Info

Seniors' Safe Medication Use Program
The Seniors Safe Medication Use Program has been running for three years with overwhelming success. The seminars are available in communities across Ontario and are delivered by a community pharmacist. Each seminar covers a variety of important topics for seniors relating to medication use including dangerous drug/food interactions, non-compliance with drug therapy, storage of medications, over the counter medicines, and much more.
Source: Ontario Pharmacists' Association

Services / Community Support Programs
This Web page lists programs and services available to seniors living in Prince Edward County. As required by the Ontario Long-Term Care Act, eligibility for services is based upon assessed need.
Source: Prince Edward County Community Care for Seniors Association

Aboriginal Canada Portal: Elders
This Web page provides Governement of Canada funded programs to help First Nations Seniors maintain their indepence and stay healthy and safe.
Source: Aboriginal Canada Portal